Alfred Kari Bannerman Donates Musical Instruments to University of Ghana
Renowned guitarist and composer Alfred Kari Bannerman has donated a full set of musical instruments to the Music Department of the University of Ghana.
In a bid to strengthen music education and inspire the next generation of musicians, Alfred Kari Bannerman, acting on behalf of the Bentil Bannerman Foundation made the presentation at the Legon campus which was attended by faculty members, students, and representatives of the Foundation.
The instruments—ranging from state of the art equipment include a Roland Fantom X keyboard, a Tama drum kit, professional microphones, Ghanaian traditional instruments and more.
It is a game-changing gift that will help shape the next generation of musical talent right here in Ghana and is intended to support both practical instruction and performance.
“This donation reflects our belief in the transformative power of music and education,” Mr. Bannerman remarked. “We hope these instruments will help students unlock their potential and contribute to preserving and innovating Ghana’s rich musical legacy.”
Alfred Kari Bannerman was born in Ghana and started out playing in local bands, such as the super-talented Boombaya, before moving to the United Kingdom in the 1970’s.
His career took off in the United Kingdom, with his superlative skills gaining him recognition as one of Europe’s finest Afro-Guitarists. His c.v grew to includes recording and performing with what were undisputably some of Africa’s greatest bands, such as Osibisa, late E.T.Mensah, late S.E.Rogie, A.B.Crentsil, Koo Nimo, Hugh Masekela, Pat Thomas, Ronnie Laws, Peter Green of Fleetwood Mack and as part of the African Guitar All-Stars ensemble, alongside Lucky Ranku and others. He wrote the music score for the Oxfam film on the Rwandan Genocide and for the Oscar nominated movie “Triangle”. He also recorded an album with the great Seprewa Harp Master, Osei Kwame Korankye, famously performing with the London Philharmonic Orchestra to critical acclaim in London.
